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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Head Re-torque Question #849770 12/01/07 02:51 PM Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 383 Southern California Stevie OP Mudrunner It's been about 500 miles since the new head gasket installation on the 20R, and want to know if the re-torque of the head should be done hot or cold. Thanks. '80 4X4 Longbed Re: Head Re-torque Question [Re: Stevie] #849771 12/03/07 06:39 PM Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 233 Mankato, MN, USA Vanishing_Point Wheeler I'd re-torque them cold. The FSM torque value is for a cold engine and the head expands when it heats up. Re: Head Re-torque Question [Re: Stevie] #849772 12/04/07 03:11 AM Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 28 Austin, TX L longhaul Getting the Wheeling Fever Should we re-torque the head after installing a new long block? I didn't do it and want to know if I should! Re: Head Re-torque Question [Re: longhaul] #849773 12/04/07 03:26 AM Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 15,887 Fairbanks, Alaska kewlynx Toyota & Classifieds Moderator Yepper. EB recommends 62 ft-lbs vs the 58 ft-lbs in the book tho'. Expand your viewing time for his posts lately; I recall it being mentioned. http://www.walkablecommunities.org/ Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus** Re: Head Re-torque Question [Re: kewlynx] #849774 12/04/07 03:31 AM Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 383 Southern California Stevie OP Mudrunner THANKS FOLKS! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> '80 4X4 Longbed Moderated by  4Crawler, 4x4Wire, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts

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